How far is Lawton, OK from Rush Springs, OK?

The driving distance from Lawton, OK to Rush Springs, OK is about 38.7 miles (62.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 27.4 miles (44.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
38.72 mi
00h 48m
Flight
27.39 mi
44.08 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
27.39 mi
Kilometers
44.08 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
38.72 mi
Kilometers
62.31 km
Drive Time
00h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rush Springs
Sat, May 30, 5:07 AM CDT
Return by in Lawton
Sat, May 30, 5:55 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lawton
2026-05-30T04:18
Arrive Rush Springs
Sat, May 30, 5:07 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:49 AM to 10:49 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:52 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lawton
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Central High
OK

City in Stephens County, Oklahoma, United States of America

From Lawton
19.3 mi
00h 24m
To Rush Springs
19.4 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 12 mph S
Destination
85°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Lawton and Rush Springs.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lawton and Rush Springs.

  1. 1

    Start on Southwest Gore Boulevard

    911 ft · 17 sec · Southwest Gore Boulevard

  2. 2

    Continue on East Gore Boulevard

    2819 ft · 52 sec · East Gore Boulevard

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right

    1414 ft · 35 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Bill W. Burgess, Junior Highway

    2714 ft · 34 sec · Bill W. Burgess, Junior Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Pioneer Expressway

    1401 ft · 17 sec · Pioneer Expressway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward OK 7 East: Duncan

    1005 ft · 25 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Southeast Lee Boulevard

    23.5 mi · 27 min · Southeast Lee Boulevard

  8. 8

    Turn left

    12 mi · 17 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Blakeley Avenue

    65 m · 4 sec · Blakeley Avenue

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Blakeley Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lawton and Rush Springs.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
11 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southeast Lee Boulevard
24.7 mi · 64%
East Gore Boulevard
0.8 mi · 2%
Pioneer Expressway
0.27 mi · 1%
Bill W. Burgess, Junior Highway
0.26 mi · 1%
Bill W. Burgess
0.26 mi · 1%
OK 7 East
0.19 mi
Longest Stretch

Southeast Lee Boulevard

Merge slight left onto Southeast Lee Boulevard

23.5 mi · 00h 27m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.3 mi
27.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Central High
00h 24m from Lawton
Leave By
4:52 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lawton and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Rush Springs.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lawton to Rush Springs?

The road trip is about 38.7 miles (62.3 km) and usually takes 00h 48m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Central High is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.3 miles from Lawton and 19.4 miles from Rush Springs.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 27.4 miles (44.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.3 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:52 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.19 one way or $10.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Lawton and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Rush Springs.

Stop Ideas Near Central High

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Central High, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Central High.

RAIL

Purcell

80 mi away
East Main St and North Santa Fe Ave.
RAIL

Pauls Valley

81 mi away
East Paul Ave. and South Santa Fe St.
RAIL

Norman

89 mi away
200 South Jones Avenue
RAIL

Ardmore station

102 mi away
251 East Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lawton and Rush Springs. Straight-line distance: 27.39 mi (44.08 km).

Lawton

#1 Lawton

The most populous city in Comanche County, Oklahoma.

Population93,164
Coordinates34.6086900, -98.3903300
Altitude339
CountryUnited States
Rush Springs

#2 Rush Springs

City in Grady County, Oklahoma, United States of America

Population1,252
Coordinates34.7825700, -97.9569800
Altitude412
CountryUnited States
Start: Lawton (-98.39033, 34.60869)
End: Rush Springs (-97.95698, 34.78257)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 62 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.37 gal
5.17 L · about $5.19
Round trip
$10.38
2.74 gal · 10.34 L
Estimated CO2
12.2 kg one way
Round trip: 24.4 kg / 54 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $5.19 $10.38
Mid-grade $4.26 $5.83 $11.67
Premium $4.63 $6.34 $12.67
Diesel $5.42 $7.42 $14.84

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Oklahoma · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Lawton and Rush Springs. The current time is 04:18:20.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.